Author's Note: Hello people! I've been kinda neglecting this story simply because I had other stories that are nearly finished, huzzah! And like I said, this story is going to be a long one—having chapters over twenty five…yeah, like I said long story XD probably my longest Zelda story ever—not including Skyward Sword simply because that is a NOVELIZATION. This story, however, is my own. Let's get going!

Shout Outs: Thanks to Keiko Braginski for favoring the story. Thanks to Eeveecat1218 for following and reviewing the story.


Chapter 7: Tale As Old As Time

"So…uh…you think he's awake? I mean, saying that we all are Links is pretty much a big deal."

A person shrugged. "Well, that being said, how come the rest of us didn't faint?"

"It's simple. He's too much of a softie. Wonder if he exercises…"

"You are terrible. Sometimes, I wonder how you became a hero with that attitude."

"Blue…" a warning voice came.

"No but really." Blue insisted. "Aren't all heroes supposed to be kind and gentle? And then we have heroes like him." Blue pointed to Time (although Blue doesn't actually know what he is. He knew his name is Link. But what had he done?) who sneered.

"Watch it, pal." the boy snarled. "Or I might turn you to particles."

"Just exactly who are you?" Blue argued.

The boy smirked. "I'm Link, of course." he drawled. "You know…the heroes of all heroes." he boasted.

"Uh…sorry…but I think the "heroes of all heroes" is the guy who passed out." a timid voice said.

Blue and "Link" turned to the timid Red. "What do you mean by that?"

Red shrugged. "I dunno. Something about this guy feels off..."

"Guys…please stop fighting." Sky (his name still unknown to the others) moaned as he just started to open up his eyes.

Blue dramatically gasped. "Well, lookie here. Our Sleeping Beauty has finally came around."

Purple punched him in the arm. "Show some respect."

"Was that necessary?" Blue whined, rubbing his sore arm.

"Yes. It was too put you in place."

And that only made Blue sneer.

The vision started to come in focus and Sky blinked, trying to get everything in order. At first, he felt dizzy but eventually that passed and he saw a hand that had been extended.

Sky looked up to see the Wolf guy who gave a small smile. The boy gradually accepted his hand and he was pulled up.

"Ungh…what happened?" Sky muttered.

"Well…you passed out after we all told that we were Links." Blue bluntly answered.

Sky made a blank look. "Oo—okay…now I'm confused. How are you all Links?" Sky asked.

Purple asked. "I don't know. From what I see, I think we were all pulled out of our original timelines and that vortex pulled us here. Call me crazy but I think we are all descendants of one another." he shrugged.

The group stared, dumb-founded at the purple-clad boy who was shrinking away from the stares.

"It's only a theory; I mean, why else do we act the same, look the same and have the same history?" he paused. "Well, almost the same history. All of you had to been reawaken multiple of times to go on some great adventure which eventually you will get to be called Heroes, am I right?"

They nodded mutely but this still raised many questions. Purple turned his attention to Red, taking out the remark he made earlier.

"Red, I think what you said is true. I think the passed out guy is the actual Hero. Like our first ancestor or something."

Time and Blue laughed at the name "passed out guy."

"I have a name, y'know." Sky muttered, angrily.

Purple turned to face Time and Twilight. "And I know for a fact that you and you are the ancestor of one another, am I right?"

Time and Twilight nodded, mutely. Still wondering how this Link knew.

"Uh…how do you know all of this?" Sky asked, the only brave soul who had the guts to ask.

Purple shrugged. "Just a hunch."

Awkward silence.

"Anyways, do you know what I think we should? I think we should give each other names to help us be different from one another!" Red exclaimed, cheerfully. "See, us four already have names and they're all based off from our different clothing colors." Red explained.

"Gee, now why haven't I thought of that?" Time asked, sarcastically.

Ignoring the sarcastic boy, Red continued. "For the rest of you…I think you should be named by what you did." he turned to Twilight. "What did you do?"

"I…uh…saved a world that was immersed in twilight."

"Okay…then I think you should be named as Twilight. Or Light."

Time stifled a laugh so he made out a cough which only made Twilight scowl.

"Or how about Wolfie? I mean, he has the ability to transform into a wolf." Sky pointed it out.

This only made the four Links stare at him. Sky shifted awkwardly.

"Uh, long story."

"I think Twilight should be good." Blue smirked.

"Okay, Twilight it is!" Red exclaimed, happily. He turned to face Time. "You?"

"Uhm…I guess I went back and forth in time a lot. Like a lot. Oh and I also slept for seven years when I pulled the Master Sword."

Purple and Green gave an incredulous stare at him before they both shouted at the same time.

"You what?!"

"Long story."

Red thought on about it before he had an idea. "You shall be called as Time!"

"Or maybe Sleepy since he slept for seven years." Blue snickered.

Time growled. "Are you laughing at my name?" his voice boomed which actually managed to startle Blue who gulped.

Red then moved to the last Link. "So, how about you?"

Sky rubbed his neck at the back. "I—uh…it's kind of complicated. I also travelled back in time too but I saved both the Sky and the Surface."

The Links blinked, being odd about this Link's story.

"How can you save the Sky?" Green asked.

"I—it's rather a long story. And I mean, long."

"Okay…" Red said, looking strangely at this man. "So, how about we call you…Sky?"

He shrugged. "Works for me."

"Great! Now we all have different names!" Red replied, enthusiastically.

"Yay." Time replied, flatly.

Pretty soon, silence fell down and it was getting rather awkward for them. None of them knew what to say after Red finished giving out names. They all too caught up on Purple's words from earlier especially Sky. How did he know all of that? It kind of creep him out, to be honest and he wasn't sure if he should trust the guy or not.

"So, uhm, what now?" Green asked, interrupting the silence.

None of the Links didn't know. Here they were stuck in a random place but yet it was familiar at the same time. None of them knew who had brought them here. The only answer they will ever get is the purple vortex.

"Ooo! How about we tell stories of how we became Heroes? I mean, despite the fact that we all have the same name, I'm sure we all have different stories." Red responded.

Green gave a thoughtful look. "Y'know, that's actually not a bad idea. I'm sure that few people have trust issues, am I right?" he gave a glance at Sky and Time. Twilight merely looks doubtful.

"Okay…so how about Blue goes first? Our adventure sure was interesting." Red replied.

"Alright…we woke up as Heroes, got split into four and saved Princess Zelda. The end." Blue bluntly said.

"Aww, Blue, you're boring." Red complained, frowning a little.

Time chuckled a little, sliding his arm around Blue. "I agree with Red. Red stated your adventure is interesting so I would like to hear more about your journey. I mean, after all, this is a one-time bonding only and we might never get to see each other. So really, whoever pulled us in gave us a blessing in disguise." Time said, smoothly.

Blue scowled, already hating him. Actually, he hated him the first he saw him.

"Yeah, Time's right! This may be our only chance to bond!" Red responded, eyes hopeful. "Please, Blue?"

Blue stared into the hopeful eyes of Red and he groaned with irritation and annoyance but it wasn't until then that an idea came.

"You know, since Time gave us a wonderful speech, how about he goes first?"

Time widened his eyes. "Wha? I never said—"

"Yeah! I'm actually really curious when you said you had slept for seven years. I would really like to know." Red spoke.

Blue chuckled when he saw Time twitching. Instead of strangling him (even though Time really wanted to), Time bitterly replied through his gritted teeth.

"Fine." Time replied. He then whispered in Blue's ears. "I'm gonna get you!"

"Empty threat." Blue smirked.

"Oh I wouldn't be too sure about that…"

And then Blue had an uneasy feeling about him.

Time found a log and he sat down before indicating the rest of the Links to sit.

"You want a story? Alright, I'll give you one. It all happened when I had a dream. It was a dark and stormy night…"


"…and we basically lived happily ever after." Sky finished. He was the last one to tell.

The Four Links gaped at him with a fascinated view about him.

"Wow, Sky. I never knew that there was a place up in the Sky. I thought it…you know…wasn't real." Red replied, eyes wide.

Sky chuckled. "Oh, it's real alright. If we get lucky, I might take you all to the Sky."

Purple gave a curious look. "Lucky? What do you mean?"

"Think about it. This has been on my mind, lately." Sky said. "If that vortex had the ability to pull us from our timeline and drag us into here, who's to say that the portal won't come again? Pulling us into another timeline?"

Purple pondered on that. "You know…that's actually a good point."

Green considered Sky's point. "If that was true, then how can we tell where are we going to get pulled?"

Sky shrugged. "I don't know. That's the one puzzle, we're missing here. That being said, the vortex can literally drag us into anywhere, really."

Green turned to Time who seemed to be bored. Based on the story he had told them, he questioned him.

"What do you think, Time? Since you have the most experience with time-travelling, what is your opinion?" Green quizzed.

Time shrugged. "To be honest, I don't know. I do, however, agree with Sky as that would make sense. As for changing timelines, I'm guessing that the portal will be based on who had been pulled first. The one who had been pulled first, we will be going to his timeline. So, who had been pulled first?"

"I was." Sky stated.

Time nodded. "So, that being said, we will visit this Skyloft first."

"Cool! We will get to see your home called Skyloft!" Red cheered.

Author's Note: Huh, not bad. Many theories going on, so which theory do you agree? How does the vortex work? Is Time right? Find out!